Iran and China Set to Elevate Bilateral Cooperation to Strategic Level
Iran and China have underscored their commitment to elevating cooperation to a strategic level, highlighting that their bilateral relationship bolsters regional security.
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, on Thursday underscored the potential benefits of collaboration between Tehran and Beijing, highlighting that such cooperation could foster security and economic growth in the region. He emphasized the shared civilizational legacy of the two ancient nations.
During a meeting in Moscow with Chen Wenqing, the Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party, he delivered his remarks.
Ahmadian stated that current global security frameworks are unjust, as they are often manipulated by Western nations to fulfill their own objectives. He emphasized the need for ongoing dialogue among independent states to bolster regional security.
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council highlighted the forthcoming visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to China. During this visit, discussions are expected to center on the execution of pre-existing agreements between the two nations.
He further underscored the necessity of elevating trade exchanges to align with the strength of political relations, noting that Iran consistently keeps its allies informed about the progress of its negotiations with other parties.
Chen stated that Iran holds significant influence within the region and emphasized that Beijing places a high priority on its relationship with Tehran.
He issued a caution regarding adversarial schemes devised by opponents to hinder Iran-China collaboration, highlighting that the bilateral ties have embarked on a new phase. With ongoing efforts from the leadership of both nations, this cooperation is poised to achieve its highest potential.
Chen, leading the Chinese delegation at the Moscow Security Conference, conveyed aspirations for China and Iran to create a collaborative framework aimed at countering terrorism.
In 2021, the nations formalized a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, delineating their blueprint to enhance strategic relations over the coming 25 years.
China continues to be Iran’s most significant trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching considerable levels despite external pressures.
Both nations have been subjected to unauthorized and unilateral sanctions by external powers, most prominently by the United States. Tehran and Beijing consider these sanctions counterproductive, criticizing them as being too insufficient to significantly impact their economies.
